Sleep apnea device put to the test in heavier, more severe patients

NCT ID NCT07113288

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing a device called Inspire, which is implanted in the body to treat obstructive sleep apnea. It is being studied in people with more severe sleep apnea (higher AHI) and higher body weight (higher BMI) who cannot use CPAP machines. The study will follow 70 participants over time to see if the device is safe and helps improve their breathing during sleep.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Inspire® UAS System (implantable device)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could expand the use of the Inspire device to more people with severe sleep apnea and higher body weight, offering an alternative to CPAP machines.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be less definitive. The device requires surgery and may have side effects like discomfort or infection.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Colorado ENT & Allergy

    RECRUITING

    Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80923, United States

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  • Florida Sleep Specialists

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    Bradenton, Florida, 34209, United States

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  • Rush University Medical Center

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    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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  • University of Kansas Medical Center

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    Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

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  • University of Rochester

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    Rochester, New York, 14642, United States

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